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Aleka Papariga was born on 5 November, 1945 in Athens, Greece, is a Greek politician (born 1945). Discover Aleka Papariga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

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Occupation Politician · Archaeologist · Historian · Teacher
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 5 November 1945
Birthday 5 November
Birthplace Athens, Greece
Nationality Greece

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Who Is Aleka Papariga's Husband?

Her husband is Thanasis Paparigas

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Aleka Papariga Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Aleka Papariga worth at the age of 78 years old? Aleka Papariga’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Greece. We have estimated Aleka Papariga's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1945

Alexandra "Aleka" Papariga (née Drosou; Αλέκα Παπαρήγα; born 5 November 1945) is a Greek retired politician who served the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) as its General Secretary from 1991 to 2013.

She is the first woman to be General Secretary of KKE, and thus the first woman to head a major political party in Greece.

Papariga was born in Athens in 1945.

Her parents, Nikos Drosos and Kiki Drosou were National Resistance fighters and members of Communist Party of Greece (KKE), of Cephalonian origin.

She graduated from the Historical-Archeological Section of the Philosophy Faculty of Athens University and after graduation worked as an employee for eight years in various accounting offices.

At the same time, she worked as a private tutor.

1961

Papariga started out as an activist in the peace movement in 1961 and soon after joined the pupils' organization of the youth section of the United Democratic Left (EDA).

1967

She was active in various school and student movements until the military coup in 1967.

Throughout this period, she was a member of the Bureau of the EDA youth section pupils' organization and then of the "Lambrakis" Democratic Youth Students’ organization Bureau.

1968

She joined KKE in 1968, while it was illegal during the Greek military dictatorship and was active in the prisoners' families' movement.

After the restoration of democracy, she became a member of the Bureau of the City Committee of the Athens Party Organization (KOA), and was also active in the women's movement.

A founding member of the Women's Federation of Greece, she participated in the organization of national events for International Women's Day.

1976

Since 1976 she has worked exclusively in party and social activities.

1978

Papariga has been a member of the Central Committee of KKE since the 10th Congress (May 1978) and of the Politburo of the CC since 1986.

1981

She was a leading member of the women's movement until 1981, and then active in the Athens Party Organization up to 1991.

During her activities in the women's movement, she participated in international congresses of the Women's International Democratic Federation, the United Nations, and many international conferences and symposia.

1991

On 27 February 1991 at the 13th Party Congress, she was elected as Secretary-General of the KKE.

1993

As a KKE candidate in Athens B constituency, Papariga was elected to the Hellenic Parliament in 1993 election.

On 12 January 2023, it was announced that she would not be a parliamentary candidate and that she would retire from politics after the 2023 election.

She married the journalist Thanasis Paparigas, with whom she had a daughter, Vasileia, and another child who died at the age of three.

1996

She was unanimously re-elected as Secretary-General on 26 May 1996, at the 15th Party Congress.

2002

Her husband died on October 11, 2002, after being seriously injured in a car accident.

2009

In February 2009, Papariga was re-elected as Secretary-General at the 18th Party Congress.

This re-election made her the longest serving General Secretary of the KKE.